Classic & Sports Car Magazine - January 2023

In this issue

Austin’s record-maker
Julian Balme is reunited with the A90 that he turned into a cover star, 40 years ago.

The Classic & Sports Car World Cup
Automotive players representing the eight winning football nations go head-to-head in our reinvention of the beautiful game.

A CLASSIC FAMILY GATHERING

Club heroes provided the highlights as the Classic Motor Show returned, with the best winning at C&SC's Club Awards

4 mins

VETERANS BRAVE THE ELEMENTS

The red flags were torn up once again for the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run at the end of the Royal Automobile Club's Motoring Week, 31 October 6 November.

3 mins

Taylor on RAC honours list

The Royal Automobile Club hosted its annual Historic Awards at a gala dinner at its Pall Mall clubhouse on 24 November, with C&SC founder and editor at large Simon Taylor winning the Lifetime Achievement trophy.

1 min

TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

Somerset, Devon and Cornwall provided the scenic backdrop to Rally the Globe's season finale, the West Country Cloverleaf, held from 24-27 October.

1 min

Experience counts in Swedish battle royal

HERO-ERA's 90th-anniversary RAC Rally of the Tests from 3-6 November lived up to its tough reputation.

2 mins

MARTIN TOMLINSON

A childhood autograph collection of motorsport heroes has inspired a new book of original artworks

2 mins

Mick WALSH

'For the majority of his driving life John ran only classics, enjoying a Ford V8-Pilot, a Jaguar Mk2 and a Volvo Amazon'

3 mins

Simon TAYLOR

'Not many realised it was an all-new design, but soon the Blackpool factory was turning out 10 M Series a week'

2 mins

Martin BUCKLEY

'We crept up The Mall towards Admiralty Arch, watching enviously as the big, quiet 20-40hp tourers surged past'

3 mins

C&SC WORLD CUP

Eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup so far, but does success on the pitch equate to motoring prowess?

10+ mins

If it ain't broke....

Few efforts to improve on the E-type met with any success, but John Coombs' collaboration with Pietro Frua got closer than most

7 mins

Fleet managers

The staff at McLaren's futuristic HQ reveal their automotive passions, from everyday motors to exotica

10 mins

One for the album

The Austin Atlantic is an increasingly rare beast these days, but this storied survivor is perhaps the finest example you'll see

9 mins

ENGLISHMEN ABROAD

Playing to demanding North American buyers wasn't always an easy game for British manufacturers

7 mins

Baby dragons

Lighting up the Fiat 500 with extra performance only increased the fun, as the Giannini 500TV and Abarth 695 SS demonstrate

8 mins

Uncle FIGHTS

Having been inspired by its American rival, the Range Rover

8 mins

HOW DOES AN EARLY LAMBDA COMPARE?

Exactly 100 years ago, Vincenzo Lancia's Lambda series accelerated the motor car's development in one revolutionary package

8 mins

"I was addicted to producing magazines"

Peter Filby's enthusiasm for Britain's thriving kit-car scene became a mini publishing empire that caught the mood of a motoring nation

7 mins

BIRD STRIKE HALTS PROGRESS

In 2010, Turrino Wheels rebuilt the HWM's heavy American wire wheels with alloy rims and new spokes on the existing hubs. They were beautifully made, and saved a mass of unsprung weight over the steel rims. In 12 years they've withstood dozens of events and some 20,000 road miles on our unkempt and potholed surfaces and the Stovebolt's ride makes a Morgan feel like a feather bed.

10+ mins

IMPORT SAGA FOR RETIREMENT FUN

Retirement has arrived - or, as I like to put it, I'm in the fortunate position of not having to work. I'd always wanted two things in my retirement: to move somewhere warm, and to build a kit car.

2 mins

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Classic & Sports Car Magazine Description:

Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a monthly British automobile magazine published by Haymarket Media Group. It was first published in April 1982 and concerns itself with classic cars as well as the people involved in their design and subsequent use, including in period motorsport.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including news, features, interviews, and buying guides. It also has a strong historical focus, with regular features on the history of classic cars.

Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a popular read for many classic car enthusiasts, and is known for its in-depth coverage and expert analysis. It is also a good source of information for those new to the hobby.

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If you're looking for a magazine that will keep you up-to-date on the latest classic car news and trends, then Classic & Sports Car Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start enjoying the news, features, and buying guides!